"Angela" beesley@gmail.com wrote in message news:8b722b800512210536t474b01acy39d04cdf3a23f410@mail.gmail.com... [snip]
It's possible to add a stub category without adding a stub template. Perhaps this would be a suitable compromise between those who need the categories to be there and those who don't want multiple "this is a stub..." notices on one article? Compare http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ambrosius_Stub&oldid=27617688 with http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ambrosius_Stub&oldid=27615177, for example.
If you don't like stub notices, isn't it possible to fix your personal CSS so they don't show up?
I'm sure there's instructions somewhere, or if necessary, plenty of people who would be more than happy to help.
HTH HAND